Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm - Agenda

To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 16th October 2025 (copy attached).

(1)          To receive any questions by Members submitted in pursuance of Standing Order 8 (3).

 

Public Questions

 

(2)          To answer any questions from the public submitted under Standing Order 9 in accordance with the Procedure Note.

(1)      Champion Roles

 

To consider the following Notice of Motion, which has been submitted by Cllr Nadia Martin pursuant to Standing Order 10 (1):

 

“This council notes that Cabinet Champion roles exist to support and promote key areas of importance to the Borough, and that these roles should operate in a way that best serves residents across the community.

 

This council further notes that the current arrangements for appointing Cabinet Champions are set out in the Constitution, and that these arrangements place the responsibility for appointments with the Leader of the Council. Council recognises that there is a desire among members for these roles to operate on a non-party-political basis, with transparent and cross-party appointment processes.

 

This council will therefore:

 

(1)  Commit to the principle that Cabinet Champion roles should be non-executive, non-political positions, open to all councillors, with appointments made by Full Council or the appropriate committee rather than by the Leader, and that the Constitution should be amended to reflect this.

 

(2)  Request that the Licensing and Corporate Business Committee urgently prepare the necessary constitutional amendments, including role descriptions and accountability arrangements, and bring these proposals to the next available meeting of Full Council.

 

(3)  Enable Full Council to vote on the revised arrangements for Cabinet Champion roles at the earliest opportunity.”

 

 

 

(2)      Flags

 

To consider the following Notice of Motion, which has been submitted by Cllr Craig Card pursuant to Standing Order 10 (1):

 

“Within Rushmoor the national flag is currently being used for a political purpose, not for national pride.

 

This borough is the home of the British Army, and many who have risked their lives to defend the very values the flag represents are being let down by this misuse. Some have even made the ultimate sacrifice.

 

Many residents are distressed that the flags are being used in a manner that betrays what the flag stand for.

 

Therefore, this Council will recommend to Hampshire County Council to take action to remove the flags from the public highways as soon as possible. This would be a sign of respect for those who defend our country.”

 

 

 

(3)          Unattached Land

 

To consider the following Notice of Motion, which has been submitted by Cllr Steve Harden pursuant to Standing Order 10 (1):

 

“This Council resolves to write to the local Member of Parliament and to the Chancellor to raise concerns regarding the management and maintenance of unattached land, and to request appropriate support and guidance.

 

This Council also resolves that the Policy and Project Advisory Board be requested to consider, and report to Cabinet on:   

 

• the feasibility and associated costs of undertaking an urgent review of all parcels of unattached or unregistered land within the Borough, in order to confirm the appropriate owners and clarify responsibility for their maintenance
• the extent of emergency works needed to address neglected areas, and the funding requirements for this
• the projected costs, resource implications, and legal considerations of the Council assuming ongoing responsibility for maintaining such areas on a permanent basis
• proposals for  ...  view the full agenda text for item 4.

To receive any questions by Members to Cabinet Members submitted in accordance with the Procedure Note.

To receive and ask questions on the Reports of the following Meetings (copy reports attached):

 

Cabinet

14th October 2025

 

Committees
Development Management	8th October 2025
Licensing and Corporate Business	21st October 2025
Development Management	19th November 2025

 

To note the Reports of the following meetings (copy reports attached):

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee	23rd October 2025
Policy and Project Advisory Board	18th November 2025